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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.28, 44,390.82 and 19,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.28, 44,390.82 and 19,591.24 is: 27,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.28 : 44,390.82 = 19,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.28/44,390.82 = 19,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.28x = 44,390.82 × 19,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.28x = 869,671,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,671,208.42/32,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,041.78

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